Green Bay Packers general manager Brian Gutekunst explained why the team traded up to select Utah State quarterback Jordan Love with the 26th overall pick. The pick drew intrigue and criticism because the team already has eight-time Pro Bowler and two-time MVP Aaron Rodgers.
Gutekunst explained the pick to the MMQB's Albert Breer:
“We looked at it like we really do every year,” Gutekunst said Sunday afternoon. “We evaluate all the players and certainly quarterback is of the highest priority for an NFL franchise. We evaluate those guys very closely. And you set your boards. Again, you don't know what’ll happen.